Monthly Archives: May 2009

Garbage bag full of spinach!

I visited my parents this past Thursday and took home a giant bag of spinach from their garden.  My dad always manages to grow the most gorgeous looking spinach and as much as they love it, there's a point where … Continue reading

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Spaghetti With Broccoli Rabe, Toasted Garlic and Bread Crumbs

As much as I love east Tennessee, it's not a hot spot for new food trends.  It's only been in the past few years that we've gotten some great sushi places.  I've never seen mache sold in a store around … Continue reading

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Picture of our tomato beds

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Someone at the farmer's market on Saturday wanted to know how I support my tomato plants.  We take 1x2s and drill large holes with a 3/4 inch bit. Then we insert bamboo poles through the … Continue reading

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One Local Summer 2009 – Sign up now!

  Farm to Philly is hosting this year's One Local Summer Challenge.  Marcus and I have done this the past couple of years and it's a lot of fun.  All you have to do is agree to eat one meal a week that uses only … Continue reading

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